Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Hi-Way 92 Raceway Park 260275 NE Hwy. 92 This oval asphalt track is Monument Inn and Suites located four miles east of Gering. The only asphalt race track in Nebraska features stock cars, sprints, midgets and karts from six states. Competitions gear up at 7 pm every Friday night all summer long. Enjoy the great view from the stands, or get a close-up view of the competitors in the pit area. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. May -Sep, Fri, 7:30 pm. Admission: $10/adult, $6/kids 6-12, kids under 6 free. (308) 632-7154 1130 M St . We are close to great attractions such as Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock, the Oregon Trail and the Legacy of the Plains Museum. See original wagon migration ruts etched into our historical surroundings and how the Oregon Trail came across America. Our historical setting sets us apart from other Gering/Scottsbluff hotels. Our close proximity to the Gering Convention Center, fine accommodations and services will make your stay enjoyable, whether for pleasure or business. (308) Robidoux RV Park 585 Five Rocks Rd. The Robidoux RV Park in hiway92racewaypark.com Legacy of the Plains Museum 436-1950 monumentinnsuites.com Gering is located on the historic Oregon Trail and Pony Express Trail. The campground is surrounded by the beautiful scenic views of Scotts Bluff National Monument, Five Rocks Amphitheater and the Wildcat Hills. Open year-round; choose from 35 sites surrounded by bluegrass and open spaces. Each campsite includes paved drives and patios with individual picnic tables. Campground features include restrooms, showers, sanitary dump station, basketball court, playground and multipurpose room. 2930 Old Oregon Trail Our museum is a Robidoux Pass and Robidoux Trading Post from 1843 to 1851. Left of the road is a monument for the blacksmith shop; to the right are pioneer graves. Reconstructed trading post in Carter Canyon, south of Gering; turn west at Cedar Canyon Rd. Grounds open year-round. Groups by appt. Free (308) 436-2046 gering.org destination for people interested in the history in the North Platte Valley and High Plains. Our exhibits focus on the Native American and Westward Expansions, the lives of pioneering settlers, the establishment of irrigation, the development of rural communities, the diversity of culture on the High Plains. Summer hours: Mon -Sat, 9 am -5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Winter hours: Tues -Sat, 9 am -5 pm. Admission. (308) 436-1989 Jct NE Hwys. 92 & 71, 1 mi. S. on NE Hwy. 71, 8 mi. W Western traffic flowed through this pass Scotts Bluff National Monument 190276 Old Oregon Trail, 2 mi. W. of M St. on Old Oregon Trail Scotts Bluff has served as legacyoftheplains.org (308) 436-6886 visitgering.com a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Rich with geological and paleontological history as well as human history, there is much to discover while exploring the 3,000 acres of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Passes: $5 per vehicle, $3 per motorcycle, $3 per person (walking or bicycling). (308) 436-9700 nps.gov/scbl VisitNebraska.com 123
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